SPNL - Shipping Professional Network London

05/06/2026

02/06/2026

⚓ 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗣𝗡𝗟 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲

🌊 At SPNL, we enjoy discussing the topics that shape shipping today, from and trade flows to and . 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱.

💡 Following the strong engagement around our recent session on polluting wrecks and marine environmental liability, we are continuing our commitment to bringing diverse, thought-provoking topics to the maritime conversation.

📚 We are therefore delighted to announce an upcoming event with Anja Shortland, Professor of Political Economy at King's College London and author of Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business.

🔍 In this distinguished session, Professor Shortland will unravel the complex and often unseen world of and , exploring the economic, legal and insurance mechanisms behind incidents that can have profound implications for global trade, shipping and international business.

🌍 Whilst discussions around geopolitics, regulation and ship finance will always remain important, SPNL is equally committed to exploring the less visible issues that shape our industry. 𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

📅 Thursday 18 June 2026
📍 The Hellenic Centre

⏰ Schedule:
18:45 Registration
19:00 Presentation
20:00 Networking Drinks

🤝 We look forward to welcoming members and guests for what promises to be an insightful and highly engaging evening.

22/05/2026

⚓ Thank you to everyone who joined us for SPNL’s Project Tangaroa: Potentially Polluting Wrecks event!

🌊 The evening brought together members and guests from across the maritime community for an insightful and engaging discussion on Project Tangaroa and the important issue of potentially polluting wrecks, followed by networking drinks with industry colleagues.

🎤 We are very grateful to Simon Burnay, Chief Executive Officer of Waves Group Ltd, for delivering such an informative presentation and for sharing his experience and knowledge with our network.

🙌 The discussion highlighted the importance of proactive action within our industry and sparked some fantastic conversations amongst our members and guests throughout the evening.

🏛 Our sincere thanks to Waves Group Ltd, also one of our long-standing sponsors, for hosting the event and collaborating with SPNL to bring this important discussion to our network.

🤝 We also extend our appreciation to our SPNL sponsors, Saville & Co. Scrivener Notaries and DNV, whose continued support makes events like this possible.

📅 We look forward to welcoming you again at our next SPNL event on 18 June 2026, a Kidnap and Ransom industry session with Professor Anja Shortland of King's College London, followed by networking drinks. Registrations are now open!

18/05/2026

🚢⚓ Happy International Day for Women in Maritime — 18 May 2026!

Today, we celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of our industry and we couldn't be prouder that at SPNL, this isn't just an aspiration. It's our reality.

The majority of the SPNL Board is female. Six of our nine board members are women, spanning legal, technical, commercial, and operational roles across the maritime world — remarkable professionals, each bringing a distinct perspective to our Board. This isn't a coincidence. It's a reflection of who we are and what we stand for.

Women in maritime are not only the future. They are the present: in the engine room, in the boardroom, in the courtroom and on the water.

On this International Day for Women in Maritime, SPNL reaffirms its commitment to being a community where every young shipping professional, regardless of gender, can build, grow and lead.

Here’s to the women who paved the way, and to those just beginning their voyage. 🌊

01/05/2026

🌊 New SPNL Event Announcement in partnership with Waves Group Ltd!

⚓️ SPNL invites you to a discussion on Project Tangaroa, an international initiative tackling the global challenge of potentially polluting wrecks.

🚢 Over 8,500 wrecks worldwide, many dating back to the World Wars, may still pose environmental risks. From oil and chemicals to unexploded munitions, these sites remain a growing concern for marine ecosystems and coastal communities.

🗣️ Hear from Simon Burnay, Chief Executive Officer of Waves Group, as he shares insights from his extensive experience across major casualties and Project Tangaroa.

📍 Venue: The Horniman at Hays, Wharfside Bar
📅 Date: 20 May 2026

⏰ Schedule:
17:30 Registration
18:00 Presentation
19:00 Networking Drinks

🤝 Join us for an engaging session followed by networking drinks with industry professionals.

10/04/2026

⚓ Looking to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections in the maritime community?

Join us this April for an informal evening of networking drinks with SPNL!

We are delighted to welcome both members and guests to a relaxed and friendly setting, offering the perfect opportunity to catch up, exchange ideas and grow your professional network.

📅 Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Venue: The Marylebone, Back Room, 93 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 4RE

🥂We look forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable evening!

03/03/2026

⚓ Meet Our Speakers | 10 March 2026

As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global trade, energy flows and maritime risk exposure, the need for informed and balanced discussion has never been greater.

Join us for Geopolitics at Sea: The Venezuela Crisis and Beyond, where our expert panel will examine the legal, commercial and strategic implications for the shipping sector within an increasingly complex global environment.

We are delighted to welcome:

• Yiannis Charalambous , Associate, Dispute Resolution, Norton Rose Fulbright
• Michelle Wiese Bockmann, Senior Maritime Intelligence Analyst, Windward
• Ajax Mehta, Energy and Commodities Senior Specialist, S&P Global

Moderated by:
• Marina Ledaki, EMEA Shipping and Freight Markets Reporter, S&P Global

📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026
🕕 18:00 to 21:30
📍 Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London

Secure your place now and join us for what promises to be a timely and insightful discussion.

We look forward to welcoming you!

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to our global maritime community! ✨

As the Year of the Horse begins, we reflect on its traditional association with energy, independence and endurance, qualities that resonate strongly within shipping.

To our members and friends across the maritime sector, on land and at sea, we wish you peace, prosperity and every success in the year ahead.